Edtech Insiders
Week in Edtech, 9/22/23, Part 1: AI Market Mapping, School Survey Highlights, and More Byju's Madness
Sep 22, 2023
This podcast discusses trends in generative AI edtech tools, the race to build a GitHub Copilot for teachers, and the impact of AI in education. They also explore the characteristics of edtech founders, the elimination of liberal arts majors at the University of West Virginia, and recent funding rounds in the education sector. Additionally, they address the challenges of using AI in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provide updates on layoffs in the Indian edtech sector.
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Quick takeaways
- Experienced tech experts are entering the AI and education space, creating defensible moats in AI and education.
- Gen Z students are challenging the traditional view of college as the ultimate path to success and emphasizing job preparedness over a well-rounded education.
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New Companies in the AI and Education Space
Several new, promising companies led by experienced tech experts are entering the AI and education space. Prof Jim, a company led by Dr. Deepak Saikar, has launched a product that uses avatar videos to improve engagement and knowledge retention. Atypical is building an EdTech LMS platform starting with assessment, while Sizzle AI has raised $7.5 million for their tutoring chatbot focused on STEM courses. There is a growing trend of highly technical founders creating defensible moats in AI and education.
